Codes + Standards Many Louisiana homeowners impacted by floods have no flood insurance FEMA said up to $33,000 will be allotted for those affected by the storm, but most payments are more likely to be between $9,000 and $10,000.
Codes + Standards Alaska town votes to relocate due to climate-change driven sea level rise The move is estimated to cost $180 million. Dozens of other Alaskan villages are also threatened by rising sea levels.
Codes + Standards Silicon Valley housing crisis prompts city planning commission resignation A montly rent of $6,200 in Palo Alto forced city planner Kate Downing and her husband to move 40 miles away to Santa Cruz.
Codes + Standards Homeownership rate at lowest level since mid-1960s Student loan debt and memories of the housing crash are likely causes for the dip in ownership.
Codes + Standards DOE makes push for building grid interoperability for smarter homes, buildings The DOE is implementing the Buildings-to-Grid Program on a national level.
Codes + Standards Mortgage underwriters should take energy consumption into account, says RMI Utility bills are a major household expense, costing more than $2,500 for the typical American family.
Codes + Standards California lawmakers may take action to address contractor negligence A balcony collapse caused the death of six college students and raised questions about California's building standards and balcony safety.
Codes + Standards About 2 million U.S. homes would be underwater by 2100 if sea level rises as predicted More than $880 billion worth of property will be sunk, and Florida will be hit the hardest.
Codes + Standards Despite growing prevalence of rooftop PVs, MLS usually doesn’t include solar power information Buyers understand the benefits of solar power but don't know the upsides of leasing the equipment versus buying it.
Codes + Standards Homeowners holding back on greening up their houses Homeowners want to save energy by better insulating their homes, and installing more efficient windows and doors, but can be dismayed by intensive, expensive projects.